ALLANTOIN

ALLANTOIN

(Glyoxyldiureide)

PHARMACY - Allan. Allantoin. Glyoxyldiureide (C4H6N403). Allantoin is a white, odorless, crystalline powder (when isolated).

Historical dose: All potencies.

CLINICAL - Acne. Bums. Canker, sores. Diaper rash. Fever blisters. Rashes. Skin. disorders. Stretch, marks. Sunburn. Ulcers. Wounds.

HOMEOPATHIC - Allantoin is a botanical extract of the Comfrey plant and is used for its healing, soothing, and anti-irritating properties. Allantoin helps to heal wounds and skin irritations and stimulate growth of healthy tissue. This extract can be found in anti-acne products, sun care products, and clarifying lotions because of its ability to help heal minor wounds and promote healthy skin.

Abate stretch marks naturally. Promotes wound healing, speeds up cell regeneration. and has a keratolytic(skin-softening) effect. Allantoin has been termed a cell proliferant. an epithelization stimulant, and a chemical debrider.

It is said to clean away necrotic tissue. hastening the growth of new healthy tissue. Since Allantoin stimulates new and healthy tissue growth, healing epithelization may take place.

Allantoin has been also termed a counter irritant that helps alleviate the untoward skin-irritation effects of certain cosmetic ingredients such as soap and detergent surfactants, oils, and acidic or alkaline materials.

It produces its desirable effects by promoting and speeding up the healthy, natural processes of the body. IL helps the skin to help itself.

It has long been known to enhance the efficacy and desirability of cosmetic creams and lotions by its action as a skin protectant.

Allantoin has also been incorporated into shampoos. lipsticks, shaving creams. Sun tan products, bath foams, hair gels, baby powders and various aerosol preparations. Most recently. Allantoin has been used in various dental preparations such as toothpaste and mouthwash.

For the temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, burns and sunburn. Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed. chapped. cracked, or wind-burned skin and lips.

Relieves dryness and softens cold sores and fever blisters. Helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Protects chafed skin. Minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash and helps protect from and seal out wetness.

REFERENCES - Murphy.